The Filipino population in Maine is on the rise, and Christmas is the most wonderful time of year.
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With the opening of Papi, variety of Latin cuisines on Maine menus continues to grow
The Puerto Rican-themed restaurant in Portland is the latest addition to a diversifying Latin food scene.
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Posted inFood, Recipes
Through the power of food memories, Tender Table builds community for people of color
Tender Table events combine storytelling with food, offering participants a space to feel connected – and at home.
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Crisp, refreshing Mexican lagers are finally getting their due
The beers are surging in popularity, fueled by Latin-owned craft breweries and experimentation.
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How Joyce Chen changed America’s perceptions of Chinese food
Joyce Chen, who filmed on the same set as Julia Child, invented a flat-bottom wok for American stoves, coined the term “Peking ravioli” and more
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Teacher defends LGBT kindergarten lesson featured in anti-Mills ad
The kindergarten teacher is disappointed that Gov. Mills and the state Department of Education responded to criticism by removing her video lesson from the state’s website.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Forcing companies to diversify their boards works
A California law mandating board members from underrepresented groups was a success before a judge declared it unconstitutional.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Assignment for schools: Increase teacher diversity
New funding in Portland is expected to help educators of color already in the school system move up as well as recruit diverse newcomers.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Falmouth’s Homestead Farms development rich in diversity
On the eve of 2013, without connections or jobs, my wife, daughter and I made an intentional move to Maine for purposes of quality of life. We landed on Foreside Road in Falmouth, just a couple blocks up from Town Landing. We had wonderful neighbors, a beautiful neighborhood, great access to nature trails and easy […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Census shows Maine could be more diverse
In citing census figures to support his assertion about Maine’s “remarkable inclusion of a more diverse population” over the past 10 years (“Cape diversity committee draws mixed welcome,” Aug. 20), Tom Dunham misses the mark by about 300%. According to The Forecaster, Dunham stated that Maine’s white population had dropped from 95.2% in 2010 to […]